Software · head to head
Microsoft Edge vs Microsoft Outlook
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Microsoft Edge
Software
The only browser optimized for superior performance on Windows
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
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Microsoft Outlook
Software
Email, calendars and contacts in one place, on desktop, mobile and web
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Microsoft Edge has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft Edge vendor markets it as optimized specifically for Windows, implying reduced advantage on macOS, iOS and Android; Microsoft Outlook free Outlook.com accounts are capped at 15GB mailbox storage plus 5GB cloud storage
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Outlook actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Microsoft Edge
- Vendor markets it as optimized specifically for Windows, implying reduced advantage on macOS, iOS and Android
- Copilot and Microsoft 365 web app integration require a Microsoft account and internet access, with the page noting fees may apply for some connected services
Microsoft Outlook
- Free Outlook.com accounts are capped at 15GB mailbox storage plus 5GB cloud storage
- Ad-free inbox and advanced security features require at least the $1.99/month Microsoft 365 Basic tier
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Edge
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Edge review.
Microsoft Outlook
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Outlook review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Microsoft Outlook if
Nothing in the data separates Microsoft Outlook from Microsoft Edge on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Edge or Microsoft Outlook better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Edge starts at Free and Microsoft Outlook at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Edge or Microsoft Outlook?
- Microsoft Edge has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Microsoft Edge and On request for Microsoft Outlook.
- Does Microsoft Edge or Microsoft Outlook run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Microsoft Edge for free?
- Yes. Microsoft Edge has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Outlook starts at On request.